Alternaria carotiincultae

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Species: Alternaria carotiincultae Simmons
Original Reference: Simmons, E. G. 1995. Alternaria themes and variations (112-144). Mycotaxon 55:103-105.
Conidia: (on PCA) mature condia typically 40-80 x 15-23 µm, ovoid to ellipsoid to obclavate, smooth, medium yellowish dull brown, recognizably constricted, 5-11 transepta, 1-4 longisepta, solitary or chains of 2-3.
Conidiophore: (on PCA) 30-60 x 6.5 µm, uncrowded and robust, lacks prominent elongate secondary conidiophores.
Disease: Alternaria leaf blight
Host: Daucus carota L. [carrot]

 

 

 

 


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